AEW wrestler Rebel has shared the news that she has been diagnosed with terminal ALS [Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis].
Rebel, real name Tanea Brooks, issued the update on social media on May 1. Addressing the fans via video, Brooks stated that she doesn’t know how long she has left, while also thanking the fans, AEW and Tony Khan for all of their support. Brooks also asked the fans to pray for her to have a peaceful passing:
“Okay, here’s an update and hold on, because there’s a plot twist. First, I want to say thank you for all of your prayers because for those who know, it’s been a two year medical journey trying to find out what is wrong and finally, our prayers have been answered. The thing is, sometimes, we don’t want to hear that answer to our prayers. So, while I was waiting to have lung surgery for the masses on my lungs, the doctors finally found what’s going on. The doctors have diagnosed me with terminal ALS. There is not a lot of research behind ALS and we don’t know how long I have, but it explains why I have trouble walking and talking, all of my functions will soon decline. Now, we can pray for the future and what is to come. I want to say thank you to Tony Khan. Thank you to Tony Khan and AEW for supporting me on this medical journey. It has been a blessing that is unheard of. From the bottom of my heart, thank you and thank you to all of you for your prayers. Please continue to pray for a peaceful journey and a peaceful passing. I love you.”
Rebel was previously hospitalised back in 2024 for a mass on her lung that was revealed to be pneumonia. In June 2025, Rebel underwent surgery to remove a tumour.
Rebel previously competed in TNA and STARDOM before signing with All Elite Wrestling in 2019. She is a 1-time OVW Women’s Champion. Rebel’s last match took place in February 2024 at GLCW Beauties And The Beasts IV, which saw her and Harley Cameron defeat Gema and Sophia Rose.
AEW Wrestler Rebel Announces ALS Diagnosis
ALS is a degenerative disease that affects nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord. The condition leads to muscle weakness and gets more severe over time. There is sadly no cure for the disease at this time.
Those affected often experience muscle twitching and weakness in the arm or leg at first. Over time, muscles needed to move, speak, eat and breathe will also be affected.
May is ALS awareness month.
